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Multiple Choice
How are lipid-soluble hormones primarily transported in plasma?
A
Dissolved directly in plasma
B
Encapsulated in micelles
C
Bound to plasma proteins
D
Attached to red blood cells
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that lipid-soluble hormones are hydrophobic, meaning they do not dissolve well in the aqueous environment of plasma.
Recognize that due to their hydrophobic nature, lipid-soluble hormones cannot be transported freely in the plasma.
Learn that plasma proteins, such as albumin and globulins, can bind to lipid-soluble hormones, facilitating their transport in the bloodstream.
Note that this binding to plasma proteins helps to increase the solubility of lipid-soluble hormones in the plasma.
Conclude that the primary mode of transport for lipid-soluble hormones in plasma is by being bound to plasma proteins, which allows them to circulate effectively in the body.